Refrigerator Critter

Here is a fun project that my students really enjoyed. The directions are for people, but can easily be adapted for animals, bugs, or imaginary creatures. The main thing is that your child has fun with this craft.

Materials:

• Large craft stick (tongue depressor)
• Yarn
• Glue
• Hot glue gun
• Magnet strip
• Markers
• Sequins, confetti, buttons, punched holes from construction paper or craft foam, etc.
• Chenille stem
• Movable eyes

Procedure:

1. Stick the magnetic strip to the back of the large craft stick. If I don’t have any magnetic strips on hand, I like to cut an advertising magnet to fit and attach with double-stick tape.
2. Cut the chenille stem in half and hot glue on for the arms and legs. This is done so the child will not get frustrated with the legs and arms constantly coming off.
3. Now, let the child decorate the stick as desired. They can color the stick with the markers and then add sequins, etc. to embellish the piece; glue on yarn for hair and add movable eyes. Lastly, they can form the legs.

The finished product will be one of those treasures that could remain on the refrigerator or work filing cabinet for years to come.

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